ENG 106: Intro to Public Speech & Expr at College of Staten Island
3 credits · Fall 2026
Intro to Public Speech & Expr (ENG 106) at College of Staten Island has 2 ways to take it in Fall 2026. 0 of 2 sections have an open seat right now.
The professor is: Robyn Piper.
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About this course
A course to help students understand, develop, and employ effective conventions of public speaking and expression utilizing dialectic and rhetoric in response to topics regarding the current political and social climate. Students will explore: how to generate topics not only by examining individual disciplines but also by making cross-discipline connections; how to recognize dualistic positioning; how to determine the most effective support for their position and to organize as well as communicate these points effectively through diverse means; and how to determine and target the audience effectively. Students will practice engaging freely, thoughtfully, ethically, and respectfully in a diversity of ideas and will prac- tice techniques of oratory in a variety of public forums, including speeches, TED Talks, and various social media. Course work includes individual and group drills, interpersonal exercises, oral readings, and impromptu and prepared group discussions and speeches. This course is recommended for students whose native language is not English.
Professors for ENG 106 at College of Staten Island, Fall 2026
- Robyn PiperChill Rank 1 of 5: Chill?
2 sections · 0 open · ★ 4.9 (15) · difficulty 2.0/5 · 100% would take again
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ENG 106 sections, times and seats
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Questions about ENG 106 at College of Staten Island
- Who teaches ENG 106 at College of Staten Island in Fall 2026?
- Robyn Piper is listed for Fall 2026. Each name links to a page with their Chill Rank and Rate My Professors numbers.
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